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DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores generative art and aims at participants 
 who are already familiar with a programming language and interested in exp
 loring their artistic potential. We will examine cellular automata as a fr
 amework for generating visual systems\, drawing inspiration from well-know
 n models such as Conway's Game of Life.\n\nThe workshop combines short exp
 lanatory sections\, live coding demos\, and guided participant exercises. 
 Participants will implement rule-based simulations\, experiment with param
 eter spaces\, and transform iterative processes into visually compelling o
 utputs. Throughout the workshop\, we will discuss emergence\, complexity a
 nd the role of controlled randomness in creative coding.\n\nTo provide con
 text\, the workshop will also introduce key moments in the history and the
 ory of media art. We will briefly connect computational art practices to e
 arly generative pioneers\, reflecting on how rule-based systems have shape
 d artistic discourse. This historical and theoretical framework will give 
 participants a deeper understanding of generative art as a cultural and co
 nceptual practice rather than just a technique.\n\nAttendees will leave wi
 th practical strategies for structuring generative systems and visualising
  performance\, as well as inspiration to integrate artistic experimentatio
 n into their technical work.
DTSTAMP:20260901T064038Z
LOCATION:Mileva Maric
SUMMARY:Generative Art and Cellular Automata - Christian Lölkes
URL:https://cfp.balccon.org/balccon2k26-2026/talk/8QEAW9/
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